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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dragonwriter" data-source="post: 5335456" data-attributes="member: 54988">I know you're rather big on the Tier system, Myth, but they are also subjective (one of the points the originator makes in the post). It does vary from one group to another, depending on the level of optimization.(And one little quibble: the Psion is not Core. It's in the SRD due to the Expanded Psionics Handbook being Open Game Content.)We also have access to PH2 now... I know the four classes within aren't considered great, but they each have good points. Dragon Shaman and Duskblade are potent (as I recall, Tier 4 and 3, respectively, but having played a DS for some time, they should be in Tier 3 due to usefulness), while Beguiler is a full caster with access to 9th-level spells (largely enchantment and illusion, but those can be quite potent, if used in a clever manner; Tier 2-3 if memory serves).As to the "Aidan advancement" issue, FWIW, there is a ritual for kobolds allowing you to spend some money, lose 1 HP permanently and gain a 1st-level spell as an SLA 1/day. I think there was also a web enhancement with another ritual to increase Sorcerer caster level by 1. Of course, these were kobold-only, but it could provide a basis with creating a ritual to imbue Aidan with a little magic, without sacrificing levels and BAB (since, as you've pointed out, Theroc, he already has a lot of trouble with his attacks). And perhaps the bonus spells would give him another use/day of the SLA.On a related note: Swordsage is not a good tank class. d8 HD, Medium BAB, light armor only... Sure, you get a bunch of maneuvers, but you have the worst of the three recovery mechanics.</blockquote>

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